According to the National Restaurant Association’s end-of-year survey of 700 American Culinary Federation members, all-day breakfast is the 15th-largest trend in the culinary arena. Embracing this trend is Atlanta-based The Flying Biscuit Café, which celebrates and looks forward to continual franchise growth inside and outside of the Southeast as it hits the milestone of 25 years in business.

Chicago-based Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen, known for its selection of flavorful dishes that are all made from scratch, will open its Coral Gables location on March 5, 2018. Coming to the bustling dining and business district of Coral Gables on the corner of Miracle Mile and Salzedo Street, Doc B’s will bring a cool, no-fuss, menu-forward dining experience to locals and visitors.

Ground broke for Charleston Hospitality Group’s fourth Toast! location, this one in the family-friendly Nexton community in Summerville, South Carolina. With locations in downtown Charleston, West Ashley, and Old Trolley Road near downtown Summerville, the newest Toast! is scheduled to open in late 2018 or early 2019.

Owners of The Plumed Horse—Saratoga’s historic, Michelin-starred restaurant, announced the formation of the Plumed Horse Collection, with new retail and restaurant additions including fine-casual Italian restaurant Pasta Armellino and Plumed Horse Chocolaterie.

Hyde Park Restaurant Group revealed plans for the opening of a Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse at Northville Village Center in Northville Township, Michigan. The 7,000 square foot, freestanding restaurant features three private dining rooms and seating for 200 guests.

East Coast Wings + Grill, a fast-growing, family dining franchise, has plans to expand throughout the state of Tennessee. With three existing units in Memphis, Kingsport, and Johnson City, the company has announced plans to open seven additional locations through franchise partnerships over the next two years.

Ocean Prime, the modern American restaurant and lounge from renowned restaurateur Cameron Mitchell, and Oxford Capital Group, LLC announced the opening of a Chicago location next year at the Shops at LondonHouse located at the corner of North Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store announced its newest location in Victorville, California, the first Cracker Barrel store to open in the Golden State. Starting Monday, February 5, Cracker Barrel will open its doors to families in Victorville, who will experience a restaurant that combines dining and shopping as a seamless experience in a relaxing, comfortable environment.

Consolidated Restaurant Operations, Inc. announced the opening of Cantina Laredo in The Mall of San Juan.Cantina Laredo, featuring modern Mexican cuisine, will serve authentic Mexican dishes and drinks using only the best ingredients.

By the end of 2016, McDonald’s had amassed 36,900 retail shops globally, Burger King 15,738 outlets, and Pizza Hut 11,000 eateries. While burger and pizza chains have expanded exponentially, consider some of the largest barbecue chains in the U.

The Lost Cajun is set for further expansion in Colorado. Founded by Louisiana-native Raymond “Griff” Griffin, the family-friendly restaurant franchise focused on authentic Cajun food and hospitality has signed an agreement for the development of two additional restaurants over the next few years.

Woody’s Bar-B-Q announced that it has brought its special brand of classic southern barbecue and comfort food sides to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The newest franchisees to join the growing franchise network are Kevin and Tammy Willie, whose new restaurant—Woody’s Bar-B-Q of Murray, Kentucky—is located at 604 North 12th Street and just opened for business on Monday, January 22.

The Lost Cajun, a family-friendly restaurant focused on authentic Cajun food and hospitality, will soon be the newest addition to Amarillo’s growing food scene.The new restaurant, which will be located in Wolflin Square at 2401 Interstate 40 W.

The most important meal of the day just got a whole lot better for residents in Homewood. Big Bad Breakfast, the from-scratch restaurant by acclaimed Chef John Currence officially opened its newest outpost in Homewood, Alabama.